Line 31260 – Canada employment amount

The Canada employment provides general tax recognition of work-related expenses.

For example, if you are a cook who received $35,000 in employment income in 2024 that you reported on line 10100 of your return, you can claim $1,433 (the maximum amount) on line 31260 of your return.

Notes

All income reported on lines 10100 and 10400 is eligible for the Canada employment amount.

Self-employed individuals are not eligible to claim this amount.

Completing your tax return

If you reported employment income in 2024, you can claim whichever amount is less on line 31260 of your return:

Doing taxes for someone who died

There may be special considerations when claiming amounts on line 31260 for someone who died.

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